General Conference

Much buzz is taking place around the United Methodist Judicial Council’s decision to restore the language of the 2008 Book of Discipline regarding “guaranteed appointment.” Another attempt to change structure (therefore practice) has bitten the dust and, according to the

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Senator George McGovern was 90 years old when he died Sunday last. In some ways, it seems to me, Dr. McGovern (Ph.D. from Northwestern U.) was quintessentially United Methodist. Pondering how produces some worthwhile reflection about the church’s current identity

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The Call to Action Interim Operations Team of The United Methodist Church has issued its final report and has, I think, disbanded. I have recently read the account of their report in The United Methodist Reporter and I have seriously

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Today, I worry about sounding downright ungenerous and small-souled. Even more, I worry because the topic I’m about to join cuts a little too close to the bone for me personally. I’m going to try to use parts of my

People who seek to become naturalized citizens of the United States must pass a test to qualify for the privilege of reciting the citizenship oath. And it’s an oral test (see http://www.uscis.gov). No guessing on multiple choice questions. Still worrying about

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Meet Steve

I serve as University Chaplain at Southern Methodist University. I’m married to Joni and we have four grown children and four grandchildren. I believe a big part of my particular calling has to do with leadership development in the church and with church renewal (they go hand in hand).

I like to ruminate on all manner of theological, biblical, historical, and cultural topics. I believe followers of Jesus need to be more like members of Issachar’s tribe, able to read the times. Read more